Orissa HC Orders Opt-Out Option in Education Ministry’s APAAR ID Consent Forms

December 13, 2025

Orissa HC Orders Opt-Out Option in Education Ministry’s APAAR ID Consent Forms

Orissa High Court ruled that consent forms for the Education Ministry’s APAAR ID scheme must allow parents to opt out of sharing Aadhaar details. The court said current forms force consent first, violating privacy rights. Government must fix this within two months.

UAE Passes New Law to Protect Children of Unknown Parentage

December 13, 2025

UAE Passes New Law to Protect Children of Unknown Parentage

The UAE introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 12 of 2025 to protect children without known parents. It ensures they get care, privacy, education, and health support in safe environments.

East Coast Railway Launches Special Trains Between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru for Festival Rush

December 13, 2025

East Coast Railway Launches Special Trains Between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru for Festival Rush

ECoR will run special trains between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru from Dec 15-17 to handle festival crowd. The trains have 20 coaches and stop at key stations.

East Coast Railway Launches Special Trains Between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru for Festival Rush

December 13, 2025

East Coast Railway Launches Special Trains Between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru for Festival Rush

ECoR will run special trains between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru from Dec 15-17 to handle festival crowd. The trains have 20 coaches and stop at key stations.

IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike During Landing at Ranchi Airport; Passengers Safe

December 13, 2025

IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike During Landing at Ranchi Airport; Passengers Safe

An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Ranchi suffered a tail strike on landing with around 70 passengers aboard. No injuries reported. The aircraft was grounded, and the return flight cancelled.